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DP World broke ground on the $18 million Fremantle Rail Interchange in Western Australia
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The project will create a dedicated rail gate linking DP World’s Fremantle container terminal with the North Quay Rail Terminal
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It is expected to cut 20,000 truck movements annually within the port precinct
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Rail share of freight at Fremantle projected to rise to 33% from 22%
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DP World said the project aims to boost supply chain efficiency, reduce emissions, ease congestion, and improve cost competitiveness
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Deputy premier and transport minister Rita Saffioti said the project will help ease congestion during the Fremantle Traffic Bridge closure
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Project forms part of DP World’s nearly $1-billion national investment program to upgrade Australian port infrastructure by 2028
DP World broke ground on the $18 million Fremantle Rail Interchange project, a major investment in Western Australia’s freight infrastructure aimed at improving supply chain efficiency and supporting long-term economic growth.
The upcoming infrastructure will directly link DP World’s Fremantle container operations with the North Quay Rail Terminal, enabling faster container transfers and removing more than 20,000 truck movements a year from internal port roads.
The shift is expected to lift rail’s share of total freight volumes to 33% from 22%.
“The project will deliver measurable gains in productivity and sustainability, reducing emissions, easing congestion, and improving cost efficiency for Western Australian exporters and importers,” DP World said in a statement.
Deputy premier and transport minister Rita Saffioti joined DP World executives at the groundbreaking ceremony and described the project as a model of government–industry collaboration.
“This investment supports the State Government’s vision for a more efficient and sustainable freight network across Western Australia to strengthen our economy and deliver quality local jobs,” she said.
Saffioti also said the development will deliver benefits in emissions reduction, congestion management, and road safety.
“By shifting more freight from road to rail out of Fremantle Port, this investment will reduce congestion, improve road safety, cut emissions, and strengthen Fremantle’s position as a vital gateway for trade and jobs in our State,” she said.
She noted the rail project will also help alleviate congestion during the planned closure of the Fremantle Traffic Bridge by reducing heavy vehicle movements around the port.
The project is expected to create more than 50 direct and indirect jobs during construction and early operation, while boosting Fremantle’s trade competitiveness.
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The Fremantle Rail Interchange is part of DP World’s nearly $1-billion commitment to upgrade Australian port infrastructure by 2028 through national investments aimed at improving rail connectivity, landside logistics, and operational resilience.
DP World executive vice president for Oceania Nicolaj Noes said the infrastructure upgrade will improve operational reliability.
“DP World is committed to building a more connected and efficient logistics network for Western Australia. This new rail gate connection will improve the reliability and efficiency of rail operations at North Quay and make it easier for our customers to move cargo sustainably and cost-effectively,” Noes said.
“It’s a strong example of how government and industry can work together to deliver infrastructure that improves productivity, reduces costs, and drives long-term economic value,” he added.
DP World operates more than 70 sites across Australia and New Zealand, supporting over 4,500 jobs and more than 2,500 Australian businesses.
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